(CNN) - Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced on her website Sunday that she will resign from Congress this week to continue her recuperation from the brain injury she suffered when shot just over a year ago.

"A lot has happened over the past year. We cannot change that," Giffords says in a video on her website, speaking in a halting voice.

"Thank you for your prayers and for giving me time to recover," she says in the video. "I have more work to do on my recovery. So to do what is best for Arizona, I will step down this week."

Sorry to hear this. She made a decision that I'm sure was very difficult. Hope she continues to recover. Perhaps she can run again later. She still is young.

January 22, 2012 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |

willie floyd

This is a great loss to her state and the country. She has shown strength that few people possess. I wish her a complete recovery and happy times following her recovery. God bless!

January 22, 2012 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |

SafeJourney

Gabrille, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and wish you the best on your continued recovery. God be with you.

January 22, 2012 02:20 pm at 2:20 pm |

Liz

Wishing her the best on her road to recovery.

January 22, 2012 02:20 pm at 2:20 pm |

Stephen Kale

Representative Giffords is an amazing role model and will be missed. I wish her the best in her recovery, and thank her for remaining strong and dedicated to her constituents.

January 22, 2012 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |

scranton

Bless your heart Gabby. You are a real gem.

January 22, 2012 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |

Jannynet

Sorry to hear this but it sounds like she has her priorities straight. She could run again later and probably be elected. Get well Gabby and good luck.

January 22, 2012 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |

pete green

This was something she should have done long before today. Her constituents haven't had any real representation since that tragedy. I wish her and her family nothing but the best, they seem like an incredible couple.

January 22, 2012 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |

Marc

The right thing to do. Best wishes on your recovery Gabby!

January 22, 2012 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |

karen

Heartbreaking...She is both sad & inspiring at the same time. She and her husband have served the country well. Now needs to be "her" time. She has made the right decision.

January 22, 2012 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |

Penny Nickels

That's too bad. She would have easily won re-election.

January 22, 2012 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |

Alex

Very classy lady, even after being shot. Sorry to see her leave and I hope she recovers fully.

January 22, 2012 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |

J Patton

Even though I don't agree with Liberal Politicians. I wish her the very best. This was such a tradgedy for her and her family. She is a sweet lady and I pray for a full recovery for her.